Up here in Chicago, the frigid temps have caused many to suffer from frozen washers of late. This, combined with all the snow we’ve gotten — and the road salt to combat it — can lead to some dangerous driving.

Actually, the following is just a theory. But it’s based on information that at least makes it feasible.

Fiat and Chrysler combine to form the world’s seventh-largest automobile manufacturer.

The text below is taken from a Chrysler press release dated today.

Fiat and Chrysler Adopt a New Logo

January 29, 2014 , Turin, Italy – Following an initial phase with the two corporate logos appearing side-by-side – symbolizing the desire to respect the history, culture and industrial roots of the two groups – both Fiat and Chrysler now require a new corporate identity representative of an organization that is much more than the sum of its two component parts, based on strong core values that represents a unique corporate culture, a common vision and a Group with an international reach.

Expect Genesis prices to start under $40,000 for V6 models, and under $50,000 for V8-powered versions.

DETROIT — Hyundai introduced the Genesis full-size, rear-drive luxury sedan in 2009, when it won the coveted North American Car of the Year award. Since then, however, it’s been a decided “also ran” in the full-size segment. Read more...

Rick sneaks into a consumer event to drive BMW’s new electric i3. Seems regular buyers are treated a lot like members of the media.

Technically, I wasn’t invited. But a (much more affluent) friend was offered the chance to drive an i3 at a local BMW dealer and was told a guest was welcome. So I was essentially there “incognito,” courtesy of the good graces of another. Read more...